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Almuñecar and La Herradura
Costa Tropical, Granada, Spain

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 Some Basics
   General description and brief overview of area
   How to find us on the map
   Local weather
   3000 years of local history in a nutshell
Making Plans
   Car, plane, train, bus, boat or taxi - you choose
   Decide on the best season to visit the area
   Overview of available accommodation
   Local transport, including car hire, bus and taxi
   Interurban schedules to and from Almuñécar
Area Closeups
   Local map showing important features of the area
   Brief description and photos of ...the town centre
   ...Rio Verde valley and outlying villages
   ...beach area to west of town centre
   ...beach area 2 km to east of Almuñécar
   ...district 4 km to east of Almuñécar
   ...La Herradura bay and village
   ...Punta de la Mona and Marina del Este sports port
   ...the bay's western headland
   ...El Rescate, Rio Seco Alto and Peña Escrita
   A quick reference guide
Visit our Photo Gallery for more pictures of the area
Local Sightseeing
   Sightseeing in the area
   Almuñécar's arab fortress
   Roman constructions from the 1st century a.d.
   Botanical gardens and arqueological area
   Cueva de los Siete Palacios archaeological museum
   Ornithological park
   Medieval bridge
   Statues, monuments and fountains
   Watchtowers and forts along the coast
Excursions
 
   What you can visit comfortably in a day
   Almuñécar's Rio Verde valley and villages
   Nerja, the Caves of Nerja and Frigiliana village
   Neighbouring castle village
   Mountain scenery and picturesque villages
   A quick overview of the city and its sights
   Visitor's guide to the Alhambra palace
   Mountain region and national park
   Ski resort in the Sierra Nevada
  Other Activities
 
   Overview of available sports
   Where and when to find the basics
   Choices of evening entertainment
   So what is flamenco? A description of the art
  Food and Drink
 
   Eating Out in Almuñécar and La Herradura
   Local eating times and customs
   Some typical local dishes and foods
   Explanation of the Spanish tapa and where to find it
   Guide to its harvest, processing and use
   Introduction to Spanish and local wines
   Most popular Spanish wine regions
   Description of the sherry process
   Glossary of commonly used wine terms
   Coffee, tea and soft drinks
   Subtropical fruits you're likely to find in the shops
For an overview of restaurants, see the Introduction.
For listings, see Eating Out in our Commercial Directory
  Calendar
   Fairs, fiestas and festivals of interest
   Easter week in Almuñécar
   Day of the Cross, May 3rd
   August fiestas in honour of Almuñécar's patron saint

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